Community Host Program
Info for Hosts
As a Community Host, you volunteer your time to support one or two college kids who need a familiar face in their new environment. There is little to no financial commitment to the program, which is fully funded and sponsored by the FRC Foundation. You are there to help students transition to a rural community and college life. Cook a meal together, attend a FRC Athletics game, go to a community event together, or show them your favorite local swimming/hiking spot. Simply put – be these students’ connection to the community!
Info for Students
As a host student, you will be welcomed into the home of a local family. Hopefully you develop a meaningful connection to this local family and this connection assists with your transitioning to college and a small, rural community. Students usually become part of community hosts’ families and have the opportunity to meet some amazing people. Whether you are coming to FRC from abroad, or simply from out of the immediate area, the Community Host program is here to help students succeed at FRC!
As a Community Host, What Sould You Expect?
Having an adult influence is extremely beneficial to a new college student. They are at a very pivotal time in their lives, and having someone around for support is essential for their success. In being a Community Host Parent, you would be involved in the making of a great person. Some of the benefits for you are:
- Influencing a student’s success at Feather River College
- Interacting with the younger generation
- Offering counsel and support to a student
- Interaction with fellow participating community members
- Being a network to a student who might move back to the area
As a host student, you will receive a ton of benefits, including being part of a local family who will help you transition into our wonderful, rural community. The host family will be there to help you when needed, as well as answer questions or put you in contact with local resources.
Here are some opportunities and experiences you can have with your local host:
- Have dinner and a game night
- Go out for meals
- Celebrate your birthday
- Visit some of the popular spots in Plumas County
- Go to the movies, bowling, or biking
- Participate in local events like parades, The Quincy Star Follies, or Dancing With The Stars
- Attend your sporting events
- Provide rides to Reno or Chico
What Are Previous Host Students Saying?
"My community host family has become my home away from home for my two years at FRC. From having us round for dinner, giving us rides to the airport, taking us to do different activities, and being there to support us on game day, their kindness and support never goes under the radar. They are always going over and above to make us feel as comfortable and support us in whatever we do when so far away from home. It is an opportunity which really makes FRC unique for internationals, and it is something I would recommend to someone in a heartbeat."
Callum H. Class of 2025
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